Too Much To Do has become an epidemic today that many people around the world seem to be struggling with. It's one of the root causes of why everyone is so stressed and one of the biggest barriers to a happy life. It's been labeled "TBD" (Too Busy Disorder) and it is highly contagious. It robs us of our physical and mental health. It can make us stressed out, anxious, and depressed. It weakens our immune system. It costs us our creativity and sex drive. It's the #1 reason for losing days at work. Can you relate? Maybe you or someone close to you is affected by TBD.

I've been in TBD recovery awhile and it's not easy. I finally gave up trying to figure out WHY we're all so stressed. That list would be more than a mile long and constantly growing. The more important million dollar question to focus on is: What do those who are successful and able to lead a healthy, happy life do? They may be the minority but it's not a question of is it possible. But HOW is it possible? What can we learn from them...

Successful, healthy, happy people punctuate their lives with periods of recovery. Active, planned recovery! They create their lives with periods of rest. It's not a non-stop marathon. The non-stop, go-go-go, isn't fun or sustainable. We need time to recreate and Re-Create ourselves. Research shows that we are most creative, healthy and happy when we've had time to recreate.

We just got back from a getaway wedding in the Bahamas and were inspired with the people and culture. Island life is slower, simpler, and replete with more smiles. It's a sensory experience with plenty of gratitude in the air.

One of our favorite local workers greeted us each day with his beautiful joyful happy heart. It was as if John saw the world through "Monet Eyes." He saw beauty everywhere and was bubbling over with gratitude. He reminded us how lucky and blessed we all are. To him, each day was "popping open like confetti!" Life is something to celebrate. What a great reminder.

It's possible to push the pause button, cultivate an attitude of gratitude, shift your mindset, and see the world with "Monet eyes" popping open like confetti!